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Down in Austin, Texas, the Blue Devils went for one last lap around the track at the NCAA Championship meet before sealing their season and settling, finally, into summer break.
Just a few months after falling short at the ACC Indoor Championships, Duke women's track and field won the conference title with a record-setting 145.5 points.
Florida State's Ismael Kone and Jeremiah Davis were named Men's ACC Track & Field Runner and Field Performers of the week after outstanding outings at the Texas Invitational in Austin, Tex. this weekend. Kone ran the third fastest 100 meter in the country and Davis swept the long and triple jumps in FSU's final regular season meet.
“It’s fantastic to sweep the men's ACC performer of the week honors," Head Coach Bob Braman said. "I’m really pleased for Ishmael. He’s been working hard to get that magical sub 10.00 level, and Jeremiah is just great every time out. He’s just as consistent as it gets.”
FSU's next competition will be at the ACC Outdoor Championships May 11-13 at NC State.
Men’s Track Performer of the Week
Ismael Kone, Florida State
Kone posted a winning time of 9.98 in the men’s 100-meter dash at the Texas Relays that ranks third nationally, ties for sixth fastest in FSU history and is the fastest since